Fire Emblem Engage is the latest entry in Nintendo's long-running turn-based tactical strategy series. A somewhat series staple makes a return in Engage, which is to give the player the option to play as either a male or female. The series may not offer deep customization options, such as an RPG like Elden Ring, but having two gender options is better than one.
Once Fire Emblem Engage players boot up the game for the first time, they'll be taken to a screen that shows the male and female options for the protagonist. Players will need to choose one of the forms to continue, but which one should players choose?
Should You Be a Boy or a Girl in Fire Emblem Engage?
To spit it right out -- no, there are no major differences in Fire Emblem Engage if players choose one gender over the other. The lines of dialogue are the same; the same support conversations can be had with all characters (no matter the gender), and the moveset is the same. The only difference players might need to think about is the voice acting. Of course, the male protagonist has a male voice actor, and the female protagonist has a female voice actor. Because of this, some of the lines might be performed differently --but overall, there shouldn't be any differences besides the visual appearance of both heroes.
What's the Canon Name for the Fire Emblem Engage Protagonist?
After choosing a male or female hero, Fire Emblem Engage players will need to choose a name. The set canon name for the blue/red-haired warrior is Alear. Of course, the word 'Alear' is not said in-game by the characters, so it doesn't matter which name players decide to go with. The chosen name will still appear in the game's text, though, so keep that in mind. There's also a limit on the number of characters.
After choosing a form and a name, players must input their birthday and choose from the various difficulty modes. In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, characters would be given an item on their birthday that increases Charm, so players should make sure to jump into Engage on the chosen birthday to get a freebie or something similar.
Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch.
